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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Vanuatu

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population335.17K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.35B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.04K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth71.72024 · yearsInternet use22.4%2015 · % of populationForest area36.3%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
19.2%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Vanuatu2024 · 19.2%
04.89.614.419.21960199320252000: 17.4%2001: 17.4%2002: 17.5%2003: 17.6%2004: 17.7%2005: 17.8%2006: 17.9%2007: 18%2008: 18.1%2009: 18.2%2010: 18.3%2011: 18.3%2012: 18.4%2013: 18.5%2014: 18.5%2015: 18.6%2016: 18.6%2017: 18.7%2018: 18.8%2019: 18.8%2020: 18.9%2021: 19%2022: 19%2023: 19.1%2024: 19.2%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Vanuatu in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Port-Vila
Country code
VUT

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